Long-Term Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time
About The Position
Bartlett Regional Hospital is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Wildflower Court long-term care team in Juneau, Alaska. Wildflower Court is designed to feel like a home rather than an institution and aims to enhance residents’ freedom, privacy, dignity, safety, and well-being. The role may be filled at the LPN 1 or LPN 2 level. LPN 1 is an entry-level position for newly graduated LPNs, offering mentorship, training, and supervised patient care while the nurse develops clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional practice. LPN 2 is a journey-level position requiring greater independence and clinical judgment in coordinating and delivering nursing care, and includes serving as a resource for less experienced staff. Pay information: Internal hires’ step placement and rate of pay are determined under applicable rules or union contract terms. External hires’ step placement and rate of pay are determined based on relevant experience. LPN 1 starts at $32.32 per hour; LPN 2 starts at $35.39 per hour. All new employees must produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in Alaska before starting employment.
Requirements
- Current State of Alaska LPN license for LPN 1.
- For LPN 2, one year of experience as an LPN or six months as an LPN 1 at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
- Current State of Alaska Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license for LPN 2.
- New employees must provide a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in Alaska before employment begins.
Nice To Haves
- Previous healthcare experience for LPN 1.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to assigned patients.
- Perform nursing procedures and monitor and document patient conditions.
- Administer medications as authorized; for LPN 2, administer medications and treatments.
- For LPN 2, use clinical judgment to assess patient needs, prioritize assignments, and implement established care plans.
- Identify and report patient changes that require intervention.
- Collaborate with providers, Registered Nurses, patients, families, and other healthcare team members to support safe, effective, and compassionate care.
- For LPN 1, develop competence and independence through mentorship, training, and supervised care activities.
- For LPN 2, serve as an experienced resource for less experienced staff.
- Follow professional nursing standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
